Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) 1

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you a skilled and passionate nurse ready to step into a dynamic leadership role?
Join the team at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) in our Nicholson Rehabilitation Unit, ‘where a world of opportunities awaits’.

We’re seeking motivated and experienced nurses to join our leadership team as Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUMs) in a full-time ongoing capacity. This is your chance to lead within a supportive and collaborative environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

About the Unit

The Nicholson Rehabilitation Unit is a 30-bed ward comprising 26 rehabilitation beds and 4 dedicated palliative care beds. The unit provides specialised, high-level clinical care to patients requiring intensive rehabilitation and palliative support, making it a highly rewarding area for nurses committed to holistic, person-focused care.

About the Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in the Nicholson Rehabilitation Unit, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

You will support the Nurse Unit Manager in the operational management of the unit, ensuring that care aligns with current best practice standards and is delivered efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, supporting and mentoring nursing staff, and maintaining a strong focus on quality improvement.

This role is ideal for a motivated nurse who thrives in a collaborative team, is committed to clinical excellence, and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to nursing staff

• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives

• Assist with rostering, resource allocation, and time and attendance

• Ensure patient safety, high-quality care and adherence to clinical standards

• Contribute to policy and protocol implementation and compliance

• Participate in performance development and management

• Collaborate in managing patient flow and optimising discharge planning

• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture aligned with LRH values

• Support staff wellbeing, professional development and workforce capability

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

• Recent clinical experience in rehabilitation, palliative or acute care

• Sound clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills

• Leadership potential and the ability to motivate and guide others

• Strong time management, communication and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of relevant workplace legislation and enterprise agreements

• A commitment to continuous improvement and safe practice

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.

• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.

• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.

• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.

• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.

• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Michelle Smale - Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Nicholson Rehab on (03) 5173 8348 via email: Michelle.Smale@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

Please note: there are no options for Visa sponsorship for these positions at this time.  

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 25th August 2025.

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. 

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au